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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.67, 24,100.78 and 4,380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.67, 24,100.78 and 4,380.87 is: 6,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.67 : 24,100.78 = 4,380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.67/24,100.78 = 4,380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.67x = 24,100.78 × 4,380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.67x = 105,582,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,582,384.08/16,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.11

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